get out The filmmaker’s latest film is derrick borteStarring Russell Crowe Starring a scrappy business owner whose dreams of selling his nightclub and entering early retirement are quickly shattered when he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous criminal scheme.
based on the film thomas perrynovel of stripBut Borte isn’t afraid to take some bold creative liberties with the story – and importantly, the darkly comedic tone through which he tells it.
get out even the stars aaron paul And Nina Dobrev As two rookie criminals who are out of their depth, try to escape the criminal underworld of Los Angeles once and for all. We had the exclusive opportunity to talk to Nina Dobrev about her role in the film, which releases on June 26, 2026.
men’s journal: Is it as fun as it sounds to play a character who is basically out of control all the time?
Nina Dobrev: Honestly, yes. This is one of the main reasons I decided to sign on to the film, because Carrey is volatile on a level that is very entertaining and exciting for me to experience. (…) Aaron Paul and I have been friends for a really long time; I hope I’d be able to do the same thing with any other actor, but having that inherent level of security and comfort with him really gave me the ability to push the envelope and do some crazy things.
MJ: Were there any challenges in working with someone you know very well, playing a character who is very different and at times vulnerable?
Ra: I really feel like it just helped because of our friendship. He was very supportive – we’d finish a take and he’d start laughing and say, “You’re crazy. I didn’t know you were so crazy. It’s so funny.” Hearing that feedback gave me more energy to keep going, so I looked at it as a really positive thing.
MJ: Did you see any different parts of each other during filming? get out Which you didn’t know before?
Ra: I think it’s just the professional side. On set, I know I’m very committed and take things seriously when I’m working, so it was really amazing to see him in that role. He’s very talented—I’ve been a fan of his, obviously as his friend, but also objectively, actor-to-actor, for the last fifteen years. She is exceptionally talented, and getting to experience it from a front row seat was truly special.
MJ: What was the casting process like for you? Were you there from the beginning or were you added later?
Ra: I know Russell (Crowe) was already attached when I signed. I don’t remember whether Theresa (Palmer) was there or not; I think she was. At that time, there was not much to think about. I was excited about it. After that, if I’m not mistaken, the film fell apart. We were supposed to shoot first, then it broke—I don’t remember why. It wasn’t the reason, but I had a terrible dirt bike accident that made it challenging even for me. Because it broke down for six or seven months, which helped me recover, so it really worked for me. (laughs) Then I remember Derrick (Borte) called me and asked what I thought about Aaron Paul, and I said: “I love him! He’d be great, let’s definitely do that.”
MJ: So was it just a coincidence that you and Aaron were cast in the same project after knowing each other for so long?
Ra: Yes, we had a conversation a year ago about the fact that we were friends for so long but had never collaborated, but it wasn’t active – it just happened.
MJ: There is a scene in this get out When your character, Carrie, starts talking about point Break And admits that her love for that film was the entire reason she wanted to work in a bank. Can you think of any films from your childhood that had a similar impact on you and inspired your career?
Ra: Yes, I remember being very young and watching Angelina Jolie tomb RaiderAnd just thinking she was great, with all the physicality of the stunts and all the gunplay. Seeing a woman twerking on top of a movie and being so powerful and strong made me realize that I wanted to be an action star someday.
MJ: There are some heavy action sequences in the film, some really impressive stunt work. How involved were you during those scenes?
Ra: Well, because of that injury I had to rely heavily on my stunt double for this film. That scene at the end, when the car explodes—I did all that. But for this I had to crawl out of the car; It wasn’t that involved. The actual flipping of the car was a stunt double; The entire character playing in the film was not me. Luckily, it was already decided that we would wear masks, so it was a sheer coincidence, and very lucky that it worked out that way. They didn’t have to change the script for me—it was already written that way.
MJ: I know you’ve worked a lot on television – how would action sequences be in something the Vampire Diaries Compare with feature films like get out? What are the different environments on set?
Ra:Each show has a different energy because of the people involved and what they bring to it, but the experience of being on set, for me, feels very similar. the Vampire Diaries It was actually quite a big budget, so we shot for eight or nine days for an episode. I think (The Get Out)’s budget seems much larger than it actually was; It was actually even worse than it looks on screen.
